Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pinal County; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking a professional to plan, coordinate, and implement employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits within the Human Resources Department. The role involves managing recruitment databases, ensuring selection integrity, and advising departments on procedures.

You will develop salary structures, conduct market surveys, educate interview panels, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Human Resources experience.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefits.
• Manage recruitment database and ensure integrity of the selection process.
• Screen applicants, develop eligibility lists, conduct background checks, and process new hire paperwork.
• Develop and revise job classifications; conduct market salary surveys and adjust salary ranges.
• Develop compensation plan recommendations for classifications to HR management.
• Coordinate employee benefits and serve as liaison with Benefits Administrator.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Compensation

Benefits administration

HR policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

4 years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perform professional Human Resources work involved in planning, coordinating, and implementing the County's employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefit functions of the Human Resources Department.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Perform professional level Human Resources employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and benefit responsibilities which involve planning, coordinating, and implementing the employment functions of the Human Resources Department.
• Manage the County's recruitment database program and ensure the integrity of recruitment and selection process.
• Recommend and coordinate recruitment selection procedures with County departments.
• Screen applicants, develop eligibility lists based on established job specifications, conduct reference and background checks, and process new hire paperwork and employment offer letters.
• Maintain County's classification system by implementing processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist in creating new classification by preparing and revising job classifications, conducting job classification audits, conducting market salary surveys, and making salary range adjustment recommendations.
• Develop and present compensation plan recommendations for classifications to Human Resources Management.
• Participate in and coordinate activities related to employee benefits.
• Serve as the liaison between County employee's and Benefits Administrator to resolve claim discrepancies and general benefit questions.
• Assist in reviewing personnel issues and investigating work-related employee complaints and concerns, gather information and documentation relating to an investigation, and provide recommendations.
• Develop, interpret, and analyze recruitment strategies, procedures, selection instruments, and screening and evaluation criteria matrixes, e.g., supplemental applications, training and experience evaluation criteria, written exams reliability and validity, performance exams, and oral board questions.
• Educate department interview panels on interviewing skills, strategies, and techniques.
• Counsel and educate employees about public sector retirement systems in the areas of retirement, policies, procedures, and statutes. Familiarity of Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Determine any adverse impact to recruitment situations and provide recommendations and corrective action to departments and management.
• Work with County departments to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination Employment Act.
• Develop curriculum and teach training classes for County employees on various issues, such as HR rules and regulations, sexual harassment, and new hire orientation.
• Remain current on job specific knowledge by attending training courses and professional organizational meetings and reading job-related professional journals/publications.
• Plan and organize work assignments in a manner that achieves established objectives to meet time schedules.
• Respond to requests for information and assistance from employees, management, outside agencies, and the public.
• Exhibit a service orientation toward customers and maintain productive working relationships.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.

OR

• Four (4) years of Human Resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of standard theories, principles, concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Resources (e.g., recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, and training).
• Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations relating to public sector personnel (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination Employment Act)
• Knowledge of HIPAA and COBRA federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Excel, Word, Access) and other complex programs essential to performing daily activities.
• Knowledge of public sector personnel.
• Skill in working with highly sensitive, confidential, and emotional situations and assignments.
• Skill in handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and quality work products.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees at all levels and the general public.